Otting South Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Otting South Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| NID ID | GA05500 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Randy Bohanon Used Auto & Truck Parts, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Otting South Lake Dam?
Otting South Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Otting South Lake Dam?
Otting South Lake Dam is owned by Randy Bohanon Used Auto & Truck Parts, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Otting South Lake Dam?
Otting South Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Otting South Lake Dam?
Otting South Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Otting South Lake Dam last inspected?
Otting South Lake Dam was last inspected on February 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.